About us

Mission

OrigiNations is a non-profit organization created to support indigenous peoples and local communities in becoming effective protagonists in the protection and promotion of their natural and cultural heritage and in the defense of their rights. OrigiNations’ approach is based on a decades-long experience of collaboration with communities in the most varied environments in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Goals

Strengthening of civil society structures and empowerment of local actors

Protection and promotion of indigenous cultures and traditional knowledge systems

Community-based nature conservation

Furthering of indigenous rights

Improvement of livelihoods, health, and education, in accordance with traditional values